en français Before I ever started my classical Pilates certification, I was already dipping my toes into that world—taking a class here, attending a workshop there. One of the workshops that really made an impression on me was a barrels workshop. It inspired me to go searching for a used Ladder Barrel. I didn’t have … Continue reading Why I Love the Small Arm Chair (a.k.a. Baby Chair)
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Pilates Matwork: The Heart of the Pilates Method
en français My Journey with Pilates My journey with Pilates matwork began unexpectedly, in a group reformer class taught by a close friend of mine during a visit back home. We had both graduated from San José State University’s dance program, though I had moved to Montreal and she stayed in California, becoming a Pilates … Continue reading Pilates Matwork: The Heart of the Pilates Method
The Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates
Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates: Strengthening Your Body Through Every Stage of Motherhood in St-Henri, Montreal en français As a Pilates instructor with over 14 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with many prenatal Pilates clients throughout the different stages of their pregnancies. For the past five years, I’ve been teaching out of … Continue reading The Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates
From Contemporary to Classical: My Pilates Journey and Why It Matters
en français It was during a visit back home to California when I took my first ever Pilates class—an intermediate reformer class with a friend from San José State University, who had certified in Stott Pilates, a contemporary method, after we graduated from the dance program. I loved the class! It was a fun challenge … Continue reading From Contemporary to Classical: My Pilates Journey and Why It Matters
montreal pilates group mat classes
Discover the Benefits of Pilates in Saint-Henri, Montreal Are you looking for an effective form of resistance training? Pilates is an excellent choice! In our Saint-Henri Pilates classes, you'll use your body weight to build strength, enhance muscle tone, and improve flexibility. Developed by Joseph Pilates and originally known as ‘Contrology,’ this system is designed … Continue reading montreal pilates group mat classes
My favorite small Pilates equipment for home workouts
Are you looking to maintain your Pilates and barre workout practice at home? Not everyone has access to large Pilates apparatuses, but you don’t need fancy equipment to get an effective workout. Whether you have a mat or just a towel, you can still enjoy a fulfilling routine (I've even made a short list of … Continue reading My favorite small Pilates equipment for home workouts
March Matness 2021
Whew! That’s a wrap on March Matness 2021!!! It has been fun and much more time consuming than I thought. 😅 In years past, I would just record one or two exercises a day from my phone and post from there. This year, I decided to record all 34 of Joseph Pilates' exercises from his … Continue reading March Matness 2021
Optimize your virtual class experience!
How can you ensure you have the best online class experience? I'll give you some technical tips and some equipment substitutions so you can focus on the movements in class and not what's going on with your computer! First, be sure that you have registered for your virtual class. Second, be sure you have received … Continue reading Optimize your virtual class experience!
Montreal Pilates+Barre Classes
STOTT PILATES® improves core strength and stability and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks, and feels. Pilates classes are offered for all levels and may include small props to make the workouts more fun and dynamic. You will be taken through a challenging, full-body workout designed to strengthen core stability, lengthen … Continue reading Montreal Pilates+Barre Classes
Thriller workshop & Cadance swag
THRILLER WORKSHOP Have you always danced along with MTV's first world premiere video, Thriller? Or have you always wanted to learn the moves from the video that was voted as the most influential pop music video of all time? Now is your chance!!! With Cadance Jazz, you will get to learn the choreography from Thriller … Continue reading Thriller workshop & Cadance swag
